Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Thank You!!!

From now on, you can refer to Swaintopia for all of your homework, test, and other information.  It has been a pleasure working with you this semester.  I wish you the best of luck in your future!

Ms. G

Monday, April 18, 2011

Before Spring Break

8th Grade
*Vocab quiz unit 14 Tuesday- I will also check exercises 1-6
*Unit test Wednesday
*Worksheet packets due Wednesday

7th Grade
*Vocab quiz unit 14 Tuesday- I will also check exercises 1-8 except 5
*Unit test Wednesday
*Worksheet packets due Wednesday

Friday, April 15, 2011

Test and Quiz Info

8th
*Unit 14 vocab quiz Tuesday
*Unit test on Wednesday
*Classwork packet due in class on Thursday- BEFORE you leave for break!!

7th
*Unit 14 vocab exercises 1-8 except 5 will be checked on Tuesday
*Unit 14 vocab quiz on Tuesday
*Test on Monsters Are Due on Maple Street on Wednesday
*Classwork packets are due in class after the test Wed- BEFORE you leave for break!

Monday, April 11, 2011

IMPORTANT NOTES

I will be out of school on Tuesday and Wednesday working at the University of Delaware.  
*By the end of this week, make sure all specified vocabulary exercises for unit 14 are done
*Vocab unit 14 quiz is looking to be on Monday 4/18
*Next unit test is looking to be Wednesday 4/20 before spring break
*Complete any and ALL worksheets provided by Mr. Swain
*Spring break starts next Friday. Make sure ALL of your work is in/ tests are completed before you go!

Homework and Class

8th Grade
*In class today, students will be discussing how to find mood and tone, specifically in the horror story/mystery genre.
*HW: When referring to the horror story genre, a critic once said "there is no delight the equal of dread."  What do you think this means? Do you agree? 

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Homework

8th Grade
- Test tomorrow!!
- Worksheet packet due 1-10

7th Grade
- Test tomorrow!
- Worksheet packet due 1-8

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Email Issues

Throughout the past few weeks, I have been experiencing some issues with my email account.  I hope to have it back up and running in the next few days.  I apologize for any inconvenience if any students or parents have tried to contact me! Thanks. Ms. G